Berwick Diabetes Education
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
Diabetes is a chronic condition and the concept of “ self management” has become a crucial aspect of treatment. Better understanding of diabetes, such as; what it is, who’s at risk, and what happens if poorly managed can help achieve optimal diabetes control. At Berwick Diabetes Education, you receive the care and the knowledge of Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDE) and our aim is to empower you to reach your diabetes management goals through proper dissemination of knowledge.
Everyone has different learning styles, individualized questions/concerns, specific goals and multiple ways of achieving them. At Berwick Diabetes Education , we understand that every individual is unique. That’s why we create personalized plans specifically tailored to meet your needs and work closely with you to achieve your health goals. We are proud to share that our clients benefit from the expertise and care of the People’s Choice CDE of the Year 2024 – Australia. Your health and well-being are our top priorities!
Who is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)?
A CDE is a health professional possesses specialist knowledge and expertise in the field of diabetes education, which is vital for teaching people to successfully self-manage diabetes.
Complementing the clinical and health care support provided by GPs, CDEs provide specialized holistic expertise in diabetes care and management, which is tailored to the person’s individual situation. Credentialled Diabetes Educators are recognized by Medicare Australia, Department of Veterans’ Affairs as well as by private health insurance services as the providers of diabetes education.
A Credentialled Diabetes Educator holds a professional healthcare qualification and has completed a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management that has been accredited by the ADEA. Before gaining recognition as a CDE, they must complete a period of clinical practice in diabetes education recommended by the ADEA, participate in a mentoring partnership registered with the ADEA and have a referee report addressing the criteria of the National Core Competencies required for Credentialled Diabetes Educators.
"The ADEA grants status as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) in recognition of demonstrated experience and expertise in diabetes education and commitment to professional development and ongoing learning that meet the ADEA’s expected standards. Recognition as a CDE is ADEA’s assurance to people with or at risk of diabetes, their families, carers and health care providers that they can expect to receive quality diabetes education and advice when consulting a CDE."
Our Staff
Malie
Malie ( Swarnamalie Jayakody Arachchige) migrated to Australia in 2005 from Sri Lanka and completed her Bachelor of Nursing in Australia and possesses 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse including overseas experience.
Malie has worked as a Registered Nurse in Nhill Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Monash Hospital in Victoria and completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management in 2012 and works as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator / Clinical Nurse Consultant. She has enriched her knowledge and experience of Diabetes Education while working in busy clinically renowned Endocrine Units in four leading hospitals in Australia (Ipswich Hospital – QLD, Lyell McEwin Hospital – SA, Mercy Hospital Werribee- Vic and Box Hill Hospital – Vic ) and also in Inspiro Community Health Service in Victoria and continues read widely on diabetes to constantly update her knowledge on clinical care and be in touch with currents trends in management.
Malie is an affable client friendly healthcare professional who always gives first priority to clients and her hobbies are listening to music, watching documentaries and playing with her two adorable pet cats CP and Toby.
BERWICK DIABETES EDUCATION
Empowerment Through Knowledge
ABN- 92810549521
9,Fernwren Drive,Brewick,Victoria 3806